Wellman Crowds Celebrate Annual Old Settlers Picnic
Wellman drew an estimated 6000 visitors for the 25 plus year old settlers picnic. The parade featured over 40 decorated vehicles and prize wins for local groups. Riverside beat Keota 3 to 1 in a fast ball game. Speakers Judge DeGraff and Charles Dutcher spoke on current issues. A Curtis airplane thrilled spectators as races and stunts entertained the crowd.
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Wellman
Old Settlers
K. Baker
Leader Store
Riverside
Lawrence DeGraff
Nasentine
Charles Dutcher
Iowa City
Curtis
A. J. Smith
Washington
Lyon Baking Co. sold to sons and name to change
A word of appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lyon explains loyal patronage over the years. They acknowledge past mistakes and pledge quality service as the business passes to their sons who will continue with equal or better service, with the firm name changing.
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Lyon Baking Co
Thoroby
J. L. Lyon
Family Reunion Honors Dr and Mrs Gardner in Sunset Park
The Mayhew family hosts a reunion tomorrow at Sunset Park in Kansas for Dr and Mrs Gardner. Church group socials continue with games and music as attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake. Kolah club gathers at Lauder Kennedy home with a reading on reading care and social time. Next meeting set for Dee Quinn’s residence.
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Mayhew
Sunset Park
Mrs. Gardner
Kansas
Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Kolah Club
Lauder Kennedy
Redding
Arthur Wade
Dee Quinn
Varied Climes and Habits in Eskimo Fishing Season
The Esquiman, a reckless bather during fish season, wades to disentangle nets in hot climates, while his wife and family believe wet-net handling exempts them from bathing rites.
Railway Against the Supervisors on Trial
Judge H F Wagner hears the Rock Island railway case against the board of supervisors over Kalona drainage district assessments claimed excessive compared to benefits. The trial spans today and into Saturday with A B Howland and B Eicher for the railway and W M Keeley for the board. naturalization hearings occurred this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Wagner
Rock Island Railway
Board of Supervisors
Kalona
A. B. Howland
Des Moines
BE. C. Eicher
Railway
W. M. Keeley
National G A R Encampment Opens in Indianapolis
Col D J Palmer former national commander already in Indianapolis for the G A R encampment which opens next Monday. Mrs John Bryson of the W R C is at Indianapolis for the women’s auxiliary meeting. Capt and Mrs A Boyer Miss Bess Conger Mrs Irvin Coffey and Mrs M Hollinger plan to depart Saturday night for Indianapolis. Other G A R and W A C members from Washington and area expected. A special train will carry hundreds of Lowans aiming to host Des Moines next year.
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D. J. Palmer
Indianapolis
John Bryson
Women's Auxiliary
Grand Army
A. Boyer
Bess Conger
Irvin Coffey
West Chester
M. Hollinger
Marshalltown Fair Opens With Record Stock Displays
Comrade C. G. Hand and J. B. Eckerman report the Marshalltown fair on Sept 14 inviting Home Soldiers free. The largest fair yet shows hogs cattle horses poultry fruit valued at about 4 million dollars for hogs and several million for other livestock. The stock sheds and fair grounds are described as a model arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
C. G. Hand
J. B. Eckerman
Maine Goes Republican by a Plurality of Seventy Thousand
Maine election returns show a 70 000 Republican plurality signaling strong GOP gains in New England. Voters oppose the Wilson administration and the League of Nations while Democrats suffer in Maine and women voters lean to the GOP.
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Ft. Madison
Maine
Middle West
New England
Massachusettes
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
League of Nations
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Northeast
Washington
Wilson
Franklin D
England
Cuba
Brazil
United States
County Picnic Highlights Washington vs Wyman Baseball Game
A county picnic feature will include a baseball game between Washington and Wyman teams. The afternoon match will be in a field beside the county home, free to all. Wyman provides a fastball exhibit, with Rubio and Riverside unavailable, drawing county-wide interest.
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Washington and Wyman
Washington
Wyman
Washington County
Rubio
Riverside
Labor Day
Presbytery Meets at Williamsburg Iowa
The Presbytery of Iowa City gathered in Williamsburg on September 13 and 14 with about fifty members. Rev. C. L. Smith of Deep River served as returning moderator and Rev. RK Ames Montgomery spoke. Dinner and suppers were hosted in the new church parlors as Rev. Robert Reed was elected the new moderator.
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Williamsburg
Presbytery
Iowa City
Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Malcolm
Rock Island
C. L. Smith
Deep River
RK. Ames Montgomery
Parsons College
Fairfield
Robert Reed
Iowa City Presbyterian Church
Lyon Brothers Buy Father's Interest In Bakery Firm
J L Lyon of Lyon Baking Company sold his third interest to sons O L and L G Lyon and will retire from active work. The Lyon Bakery, started March 1 1915, expanded after purchasing the Phoenix building on North Long Avenue and now operates wholesale and retail. J L Lyon and wife plan winter in California while remaining Washington residence. O L Lyon takes shipping duties and L G Lyon oversees the action department. their wife will assist.
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J. L. Lyon
Lyon Baking Company
O. L
L. G. Lyon
Lyon Bakery
Phoenix
North
Long Avenue
California
Altho
Washington
O. L. Lyon
Lyon
The Negro in War by Lewis Wallace Explores Colored Service
Lewis Wallace offers The American Negro in the World War by Emmett J. Scott a detailed illustrated account of colored Americans in WWI. It covers Red Cross Y M C A WW C A and war camp community service and highlights the Hell Fighters who earned battlefield fame in France.
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Lewis Wallace
Emmett J. Scott
Red Cros
WW. C. A
France
Wallace
English inventor designs glycerin-soaked pen wiper
An English inventor introduces a glass cup pen wiper filled with a sponge saturated in glycerin to preserve and soften nibs. The device traps ink and cleans pens, offering a preservative effect for writing instruments.
Republican Ladies Luncheon Promises State Leaders’ Addresses
The Republican ladies of Washington county plan a luncheon September 25 at the Commercial Club to promote their party. Prominent speakers include Mrs. James Blythe of Mason City and Mrs. Frank Dodson of Des Moines, with Miss Alma Ou presiding. Tickets are $1 and available through district chairmen and precinct organizers.
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Washington County
Commercial Club
James Blythe
Mason City
Frank Dodson
Des Moines
Atate
Republican Women's Organization
D. P. Glazier
Fort Madison
Alma
D. W. Harvey
John Dodd
Suspense Item Scattered Through AP Company Case
In Des Moines on September 17 the probe of Associated Peeking company books in Judge McCall's court reviewed items in Frisby's and McDougall's expense accounts. F. Cheshire, last secretary, was cross examined about a $150 Suspense check sent to a country bank for collection with no traceable bank name. Stock issuance showed no record of collection.
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Des Moines
Frisby’s
McDougall
Associated Peeking Company
McCall’s Court
F. Cheshire
Cheshire
Accident Victims Doing Well Today
Mrs. Manford Wilcox of the Ainsworth community remains under care at her parents’ home after an automobile crash near Columnbs Junction fair yesterday. She suffered a neck and shoulder injury but is resting easily. H. Finney, also injured, is reported to be well with head and shoulder bruises. Mrs. Finney has a severely strained right foot, and their daughter Helen was uninjured.
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Manford Wilcox
Ainsworth
Junction
V. P. McCaulley
East Washington Street
H. ©. Finney
Study Center for Rural Teachers in Washington County
A study center for teachers will be held at the high school tomorrow starting at ten in the morning with sessions throughout the day. Prof. C. A. Fullerton from the state teachers college Cedar Falls will teach music and Miss Nola K. Fromme from Cedar Falls will lead domestic science classes.
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Washington County
C. A. Fullerton
State Teachers’ College At
Cedar Falls
Nola K. Fromme
Untamed at Fox Theatre Stars Mix Style and Cast
Amusements announce Tom Mix in The Untamed at the Fox Theatre for Saturday and Monday. Produced by William Fox and directed by Emmett J Flynn, the western features Pauline Starke and George Seigmann with a stellar supporting cast.
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Fox Theatre
Max Brand
William Fox
Emmett J. Flynn
Pauline Starke
George Seigmann
Jim Silent
P. M. McCullough
Charles K. French
James O. Barrows
Pat Chrisman
J. A. McGuire
Superman
Satan
Black Bart
Voting Machines Abandoned For November Ballots
Marshalltown officials announce the general election will use old fashioned printed ballots in enclosed booths. Voting machines will be discarded temporarily after ruling changes could not be completed in time. The board adopted a resolution to abandon the machines.
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Marshalltown
Go Gas Truck Hits Train at Isett Crossing
A Go Gas oil truck collided with a northbound freight train at the Isett avenue crossing in Wapello as the truck, eastbound, failed brake. One wheel tore off the track, axle demolished, front end crushed. driver, from Columbus Junction, escaped unharmed.
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Wapello
Isett Avenue
Columbus Junction
France to seek a successor as Deschanel resigns
Paul Deschanel resigned as president of France citing health issues. The national assembly will convene in Versailles on September 25 to consider a successor. Premier Millerand will meet senate and chamber leaders to discuss parliament's invocation. Clemenceau declined, joking about hunting tigers in India as a political risk.
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National Assembly
Versailles
Clemenceau
Paris
Paul Deschanel
Millerand
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
French National Assembly
Milter
Rambouillet
Deschanel
Hig
Tiger
M. Clemenceau
India
Forty young rattlesnakes found near New Hampton
Farmer A L Hildebrand uncovered a nest of forty young rattlesnakes while plowing a rye stubble field on the William Wentz farm in Richland township. The snakes measured eighteen to twenty inches and were brought to the county auditor in New Hampton to claim a fifty cent bounty per head.
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New Hampton
A. L. Hildebrand
William Wentz
Richland Township
Garage Men Track Iowa Roads For Drivers
Des Moines Mobile club establishes over 100 reporters across Iowa highways to report road conditions weekly. Secretaries will send cards every Monday for washouts, bad bridges, and detours. Free information service to aid motorists and tourists. aims to be fully active soon as charter member adds 2,000 more members.
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Des Moines
Des
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